Kerewong State Forest
Buy a Map
- The Best Bush Map – recreational map of the forests, parks and reserves of NSW
- Mid North Coast
- Lower North Coast
Recreational facilities
Swans Crossing
About a 20 minute drive from Kew (halfway between Taree and Kempsey) is Swans Crossing. Popular with locals and visitors alike, this camping and picnic area in Kerewong State Forest is set on former farmland. The Swan family ran a dairy and beef property on the site for many years, including clearing the forest and establishing grasses for the stock. This continued until 1964 when the area became State forest. The area is now surrounded by regenerated native forest and hardwood plantations. Swimming is also popular in the nearby shallows of Upsalls Creek. Longworths Tramway Heritage Walk is located a short drive away, with other walking trails leading off from the site. Caravans and Campervans are welcome, but no power is available.
Staying Safe
- Important information when visiting state forests
- Call '000' in a bushfire emergency (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Total Fire Ban and Current Fire Danger Map (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about bushfires (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about emergency and safety (www.nsw.gov.au)
Contact us for more info
Call the Forests NSW State-wide Information Line
1300 655 687 or 02 9871 3377 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Visit the Forests NSW Visitor Centre
95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125